Pharmacist

sepshok@Sepideh aol.com Shokrian 917-***-****

** *** **** **. ***** Neck, NY 11023

Objective: To contribute to a medical organization or retail store as a pharmacist who serves the needs of a diverse patient population, while gradually increasing my clinical role overtime. Qualifications Summary: NY licensed clinical pharmacist with over 10 years of retail experience. Thorough knowledge of computerized drug-distribution systems, drug-utilization evaluation, complex equipment and delivery systems, emerging medications, inventory management and regulations governing pharmacy services. Serving as an effective liaison between the healthcare team and the community to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes. Education

St. Johns University Jamaica, NY

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Completed May 2001

Language Competencies – fluent in Farsi (Persian)

Cumulative GPA – 3.0/4.0

Honorary Dean’s List

Required Continue Education Courses

Certifications: NYS Pharmacy License, Flu vaccine injection, CPR Core Skills:

• Ability to guide and direct activities of the pharmacy and staff members.

• Familiar with pharmacy laws, and federal and state regulations

• Strong project coordination and business skills, working well under pressure, Flexible and Quick learner.

• Capable of working in a dynamic and complex environment, taking appropriate action in emergency situations.

• Possess Leadership skills; Enthusiastic and Assertive.

• Honest and dependable with ability to communicate in tactful, diplomatic and effective manner.

• Team oriented Organized and Manage Time well.

• Excellent communication skills and quick learner

• Excellent Microsoft word skills

Work Experience

Staff Pharmacist, Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation New Hyde Park, NY (Nov. 2012 – Current) Staff Pharmacist, CVS Pharmacy Great Neck, NY (Jan. 2005 – Current) Pharmacy Manager, Global Pharmacy and Surgical Supplies Rego Park, NY (Jan. 2005 – Aug. 2013) Staff Pharmacist, Eckerd Pharmacy New York, NY (May – Nov. 2004) Supervisor Pharmacist, CVS Pharmacy Mineola, NY (Sept. 2002. – Apr. 2004)

• Filled new prescriptions and refills of medications using various forms of compliance and packing

• Medication ordering and maintenance of appropriate inventory controls within the pharmacy.

• Within the guidelines of the authorized protocol, managed the stock and designation of sample medications, and patient assistance program medications to clients, if required.

• Worked as primary contact between the pharmacy and clients, maintaining excellent relations with the medical director, and other staff members, and providing drug consultation services when required.

• Supervised and coordinated the activities of the pharmacy technicians and other employees and assumed responsibility for other duties related to personnel.

• Prepared medication emergency kits if required for any after-hours dispensing of medications.

• Provided suggestions on pharmaceutical considerations and successfully managed the pharmacy department.

• Managed claims, conducted gross margin analysis and generated reports for management.

• Managed staff meetings

• Assumed all operation responsibilities including financial performance.

• Promoted and increased sales.

• Maintained accurate records and inventory and dispenses control substances as required by law.

• Processed prescriptions rapidly in a community pharmacy averaging 350+ prescriptions daily.

• Intervenes with physicians to clarify dosage, medication orders, frequency and route as required.

• Consult Patient on prescription and non-prescriptions medications.

• Responsible for evaluating physician medication orders regarding dosage, appropriateness of drug, potential interactions, and stability and route of administration.

• Ensured proper storage condition by removing all expiry medications.

• Prepared and maintained patient medication records by using computerized programs

• Monitored drug therapy for contraindications, duplicates interactions, allergies, incompatibilities and dosage errors.

• Supervised pharmacy technicians and interns in filling prescriptions, packing and shipping orders.

• Supervised and maintained inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies.

• Maintained accurate records and inventory and dispenses control substances as required by law.

• Processed prescriptions rapidly in a community pharmacy averaging 350+ prescriptions daily.

• Intervenes with physicians to clarify dosage, medication orders, frequency and route as required.

• Consult Patient on prescription and non-prescriptions medications.

• Responsible for evaluating physician medication orders regarding dosage, appropriateness of drug, potential interactions, stability and route of administration.

• Ensured proper storage condition by removing all expiry medications.

• Prepared and maintained patient medication records by using computerized programs Internship Experience

Pharmacy Intern, CVS Pharmacy New York, NY (Sep. 2001 – Jan. 2002) Pharmacy Intern, Century Drugs New York, NY (July 1999 – Nov. 2000) Pharmacy Technician, Chateau Drug & Homecare New York, NY (Apr. 1994 – Jul. 1998) Pharmacy Technician, Stewart Drug New York, NY (May. 1995 – Jul. 1996) Pharmacy Technician, Arash Super Discount New York, NY (Mar. 1994 – Jan. 1995)

• Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for products pricing and Special orders.

• Construct patients on the use of various medical equipment and surgical supplies.

• Provided exceptional customer service to patients and all the clients.

• Provided clinical support to physician and patients.

• Billed third party insurance companies and managed rejected claims.

• Handled high volume of sales with cash, credit, check and automatic debit transactions, with 100% accuracy.

• Performed an average of 80+ follow up phone calls per day to discover customer needs regarding product development use assistance.

• Response to phone calls from doctors and nurses to take prescription orders for on time delivery. References: Available upon request.

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